Meet the Team
Julia Malone, MA, LMFT-S (she/her)
Founder of Balance and Bloom Family Therapy
Clinical Supervisor
Passionate about working with:
Adults who experience anxiety and depression, have experienced trauma and complex trauma, and who are wanting to navigate through their relationships. I work with people pleasers, perfectionists, and overthinkers.
I work with couples, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, polyamorous relationships, parents, parent-adult child relationships, and the military community.
Therapist style:
My goal is to create a safe place for my clients to be their authentic self. I am compassionate, energetic, warm, and inviting. I believe in transparency and being real. I love to add a touch of humor into session with a modern approach.
Treatment modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Gottman Level 1 Trained
Attachment Therapy, Parts work, and Inner child healing
Education and work qualifications:
BA in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy
3000 Clinical hours towards Licensure
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA #94900 and AZ #15970
10+ years of clinical experience
100s of additional hours of training and consultation in therapy modalities and mental health topics
Fun fact:
I play on a womens kickball league and it is the highlight of my week! I love sushi, coffee, and alll the plants!
Fee:
$175 per 50 min Individual Session
$200 per 50 min Couples Session
$275 per 90 min Couples Session
Availability:
Monday (in office): 9am-2pm
900 Lane Ave Suite 126
Chula Vista, CA 91914
T-TH (virtual): 9a,-2pm
TH night: 6pm-9pm
Sanam Nourazari, MS, AMFT (she/her)
Doctor of Psychology Student
Supervised by Julia Malone, LMFT #94900
Passionate about working with:
I am deeply passionate about supporting a diverse range of clients who are navigating the complexities of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I help couples with relationship difficulties and challenges related to attachment issues. I’m dedicated to helping clients with adjustment issues related to immigration, post-partum challenges, and addressing the emotional distress related to separation, divorce, and loss. Helping clients on parent-child relationships, parenting issues, and addressing behavioral challenges in children and adolescents, lies at the core of my practice.
Therapist style:
My therapeutic style is integrative and eclectic. From my perspective, each individual’s, couple’s, or family’s journey is unique, shaped by their valid experiences, relationships, and life circumstances. My aim is to collaborate with my clients to help them navigate their own paths. I prioritize creating a therapeutic space that is safe, non-judgmental, and empowering. A space where clients can share their stories and challenges to gain a deeper insight into their experiences. My hope is that through our work together, you will be empowered to cultivate self- agency, feel more in control, and pursue the relationships and life experiences you deserve.
Treatment modalities:
I believe that a one-size-fits-all approach does not capture the depth and breadth of human experience. Therefore, I integrate a diverse range of evidence-based approaches to meet each client's unique needs and preferences. These include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Narrative Therapy. By integrating these approaches, I can address the unique needs of each client providing a therapeutic experience that equips them for life’s challenges.
Education and work qualifications:
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), and I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and children, especially those navigating trauma and difficult childhood experiences. I earned my Master’s Degree (MS) in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. I am actively engaged in research on interpersonal relationships and mental health issues in immigrant population at Alliant International University, where I'm pursuing a Doctor of Psychology Degree in Couple and Family Therapy.
Fun fact:
I’m a nature enthusiast. I like hiking up trails and soaking in the beauty of landscapes. I have climbed Mount Washington in New Hampshire (the highest peak in the Northeastern U.S. at 6,288 ft) and I look forward to my next climbing adventure.
Fee:
$115 per 50 min Individual Session
$130 per 50 min Couple/Family Session
Sliding scale available
Availability:
Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Thursdays from 2pm-8pm in person at
4550 Kearny Villa Rd, St. 118
San Diego, CA 92123
Nathan Smith, MA, AMFT (he/him)
Supervised by Julia Malone, LMFT #94900
Passionate about working with:
I am passionate about working with people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, couples, polyamorous relationships, erotically marginalized people, neurodivergent people, people living alongside depression and/or anxiety, and people looking to deconstruct deeply held understandings of themselves or others.
Therapist style:
Warm, Humourous, Curious, Explorative, Supportive, Creative, Relationally Focused.
Treatment modalities:
Narrative Therapy, Feminist Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Education and work qualifications:
BA: Psychological Science (California State University San Marcos)
MA: Couples and Family Therapy (Alliant International University)
Research Assistant focused on mindfulness and kindness
Student mental health counselor with a focus on meeting the needs of LGBTQIA students.
Fun fact:
Ayo Edebiri IS a national treasure
Fee:
$100 per 50 min Individual Session
$120 per 50 min Couple/Family Session
Sliding scale available
Availability:
Monday through Friday 8am-3pm
Thursday 2pm-8pm in person at
4550 Kearny Villa Rd, St 118
San Diego, CA 92123